Head of Financial Reporting & Strategy (Social Housing)

Transform Housing & Support; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Wellbeing day

Defined contribution pension

Interest-free staff loans

Buy/sell up to five days leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Transform Housing & Support in Leatherhead is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead the full financial reporting function, from management accounts to statutory statements. You will work with senior leaders, external auditors, and local councils to shape strategic financial decisions.

The role requires UK GAAP experience, a professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/ACMA/CIPFA), and a track record in finance system transformation within the social housing sector.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing statutory accounts to UK GAAP.
• Experience preparing long-term business plans and budgets.
• Finance role experience in social housing sector, managing teams to deliver efficient services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective data interpretation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships and explain financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Professional qualification - ACCA / ACA / ACMA / CIPFA.
• Experience delivering finance system transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and manage the Financial Reporting team to deliver professional services.
• Lead preparation of management accounts, statutory financial statements, and facilitate external audits.
• Drive budget preparation, financial modelling, and forecasting for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure robust financial controls, systems, and regulatory compliance across all finance areas.
• Champion continuous improvement in financial performance and organisational efficiency.
• Contribute as a Senior Leadership Team member, supporting Transform's strategic objectives.
• Deliver business partnering services to budget holders, including training and accountability support.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

ACCA/ACA/ACMA/CIPFA

Tools

Finance systems

ERP

Job description

Transform Housing & Support in Leatherhead is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead the full financial reporting function, from management accounts to statutory statements. You will work with senior leaders, external auditors, and local councils to shape strategic financial decisions.

The role requires UK GAAP experience, a professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/ACMA/CIPFA), and a track record in finance system transformation within the social housing sector.